Houseboats for Sale and Houseboat Rentals, Listings.

Houseboats

Investing in a houseboat for sale or renting a houseboat is a worthwhile way to bring together friends and family to reconnect and reacquaint - far from the hectic pace and distractions of everyday modern life. They are an investment in time, in family moments, and in memories that last a lifetime. Houseboats offer a low key, simpler way of experiencing life as you cruise along some of the most sublime inland and coastal waterways of North America.

Houseboats are designed to offer shelter, transportation, space and comfort for play, relaxation, entertaining, dining and sleeping on the water. These boats come in a wide variety of sizes, styles and prices that fit the needs just about any boating enthusiast including their friends and family.

Basic, smaller and more affordable houseboats are comparable to a very comfortable camping experience. The living and sleeping quarters can be quite cozy but include modern amenities such as an electrical generator, a galley kitchen and a head equipped with toilet and shower. Many families choose to go together and share the cost of a houseboat for sale or houseboat rental making this a very affordable investment or family vacation experience.

Larger and more luxurious houseboats offer high end amenities including, in some houseboats, a gourmet galley for food preparation, satellite communications, private suites with climate control and entertainment centers that are more typical of what you might expect from an episode of the Life Styles of the Rich and Famous.

Houseboats are a popular vacation option on many protected inland lakes, rivers, and coastal waterways. Renting a houseboat before you seriously consider investing in a houseboat for sale is always a good idea. Rental operators are based at marinas that serve all of the popular houseboat destinations. Houseboats rent by the length. Longer lengths are more expensive but will accommodate more people; typically anywhere from four to ten or even twelve people. Houseboat rentals usually come with most everything you would normally find in a land-based condominium. These may include air conditioning, a galley with refrigeration, a head with a shower, eating and sleeping areas, gas barbeque, a water slide, plus plenty of deck space and covered shade. Always check carefully with the rental operator to determine what will be provided with the houseboat. Note: Bed linens, pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, and bath and hand towels are typically not provided. The rental operator must provide a personal flotation Device (PFD) or life jacket for every person on board the houseboat rental.

One down side to a houseboat rental: houseboats aren’t very fast. So many people also rent a powerboat or jet skis. This allows everyone a comfortable and mobile living space plus speed and power for the water sports enthusiasts in your family.

Most houseboats are can not be moved or towed by trailer. Marina operators will rent houseboat moorings or houseboat slips as well as dry storage facilities for the off season.

Every houseboat enthusiast has a favorite spot for their get-a-way houseboat trips. I’ll mention one of mine although there are many excellent and enjoyable spots throughout North America.

Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area stretch across Utah and into Arizona with over 2,000 miles of spectacular primordial shoreline cut by deep canyons under soaring red rock cliffs and towers. This lake offers many deep, private coves for privacy and excellent water skiing.

Like new 2004 Chapparal 265ssi 8.1 liter 375hp, clean with little to no wear. Stainless dual props 26' 28' at end of chaparal swim platform. Beautiful Boat truly a must see
porcelain head 3 batterys all the upgrades burgandy with sports graphics awesome ski boat, wakeboard ers love this boat it leaves a nice sized wake, it just needs a waketower, ...